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We've had several comments about the IOGEAR GSR202. One of our customers sent us one of the readers that doesn't work. We spent some time working with it, and this is what we found.

1. Iogear Cac Card Reader
2. How To Use Iogear Cac Reader
3. Iogear Cac Card Reader Not Working

The IOGEAR GSR202 is a TAA compliant USB Common Access Card Reader for military, government and even private sector workers who need everyday. Enhance security at your premises with this IOGEAR USB smart card reader. Compatibility with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems provides versatility, while the ultra-compact construction allows for mobile operations. With speeds of up to 825 Kbps, this IOGEAR USB smart card reader is optimized for quick card reading, shortening transaction time. I always bring my laptop to help get my work done. I let my soldiers check their pay, complete an online admin requirements; like accident avoidance, & etc. But in doing so everybody’s certificates stay in my CAC login box, which depending how many soldiers you have it could be a big list.

For identification purposes, our reader has a Product ID of 0x9540 and a vendor ID of 0x058f. To see the same information on your reader, open System Profiler ( from the Utilities folder ), select USB, and then select the card reader. You should see something like this:
When I attached this reader to Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6, & v10.7; I could not get it to be recognized by pcscd ( a daemon on Mac OS X that is used to communicate with smart card readers ). On Mac OS X v10.6.8, the following output appears in the system log when the reader is attached:

• pcscd[27]: Non-smartcard device launched pcscd [Vendor: 0X58F, Product: 0X9540]

In an attempt to make this reader work, I did the following:

Iogear Cac Card Reader

1. Make a backup of the file the file /usr/libexec/SmartCardServices/drivers/ifd-ccid.bundle/Contents/Info.plist.
2. Edit the file above ( I used 'vi' ).
3. At the bottom of the section <key>ifdFriendlyName</key>, add a Friendly Name for the reader:
   
   • <string>Alcor Micro, Corp. 0x9540</string>
4. At the bottom of the section <key>ifdProductID</key>, add a Product ID for the reader:
   
   • <string>0x9540</string>
5. At the bottom of the section <key>ifdVendorID</key>, add a Vendor ID for the reader.
   
   • <string>0x058F</string>
6. Save the file and get pcscd to refresh ( sudo killall pcscd, unplug the reader, and then connect it again ).

Now, the reader works! This solution ( at least for me ) has the side effect of the following line a few times every second:

• Dec 14 15:44:04 carl com.apple.securityd[23]: /SourceCache/SmartcardCCID/SmartcardCCID-35253/ccid/ccid/src/commands.c:945:CmdGetSlotStatus Card absent or mute

That's not a good solution, but at least it works ( if that's the only option you have ).
If you have any other suggestions, please let me know.
Carl

• IOGEAR Smart Card (CAC) Reader Keyboard - Cable Connectivity - USB Interface - 104 Key - Computer - PC - Black
• Cable Connectivity - USB Interface - 104 Key - Computer - PC - Black

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GKBSR201's card reader uses a contact system which is less prone to misaligning your card when it is inserted, eliminating the possibility of it being misread. Smart Cards are the next generation of secure and user friendly identification, authentication, and data storage solutions. The IOGEAR GKBSR201 is an efficient and accurate Smart Card reader solution. The keyboard with the integrated card reader solution will help minimize the clutter of an external, free-standing card reading device on your desk.

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IOGEAR's GKBSR201 104-Key Keyboard with Integrated Smart Card Reader is a secure terminal for computer users in government agencies, federal contractors, hospitals, education, banking or even at home. A Smart Card is the shape of a credit card, however it is embedded with a chip that can process data, and permit access to delegated computer systems. Smart Cards are often programmed with a PIN number to ensure security for both the card holder and the system they want to access.

Iogear Cac Card Reader Not Working

GKBSR201's card reader uses a contact system which is less prone to misaligning your card when it is inserted, eliminating the possibility of it being misread. Smart Cards are the next generation of secure and user friendly identification, authentication, and data storage solutions. The IOGEAR GKBSR201 is an efficient and accurate Smart Card reader solution. The keyboard with the integrated card reader solution will help minimize the clutter of an external, free-standing card reading device on your desk.

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